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AV51 TUW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,573 mi
Last recorded130,573 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 TUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 130,573 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 122,493 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 121,683 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear dif leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2013 118,400 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 109,822 miles

airbag system light on

both headlamp lenses faded

glow plug/management light on

Fail 1 Oct 2012 109,822 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

airbag system light on

alternator clutch make power sterring belt vibrate

both headlamp lenses faded

glow plug/management light on

intercooler leaking from offside front

offside and nearside front wipers split

smoke emissions close to limit

Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,143 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 101,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 92,746 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 86,142 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 85,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 75,145 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 60,264 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 60,264 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2005 50,268 miles

both rear tyres approx 3-4mm

slight oil leak from diff

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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AV51 TUW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV51 TUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV51 TUW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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